The kitchen should be not only comfortable and functional, but also beautiful. You can achieve an original appearance thanks to kitchen projects with high-quality fittings and carefully designed content. And bright facades painted with MDF, when looking at them, will provide a good mood every morning.
What the material is made of
The basis of such elements are sawdust boards with enamel or color paint coating. When creating the plates, lignin and paraffin are used for gluing, as well as a hot pressing method under high pressure. Due to the absence of epoxy resins and other harmful chemicals, the material is classified as natural and environmentally friendly.
Production
Painted facades (MDF), the photos of which are presented above, are becoming more common and seriously compete with other materials due to their easy processing and environmental friendliness. According to the manufacturers, these boards surpass even natural wood in terms of mechanical and waterproof characteristics.
For the manufacture of painted panels, a special scheme has been created, the first stage of which is preparatory work. The plates are cut in accordance with the established parameters, after which they are plastered and primed. The service life and appearance are directly dependent on this process.
Coloring is carried out in several layers, each of which is dried and sanded to achieve a glossy effect. Next, varnish is applied to the entire surface, followed by polishing.
Polyurethane enamel is the final, last stage of material finishing. It fills in recesses, existing sides and volumetric structural elements, creating a protective coating. Its characteristics are especially useful for designers who use it to create the embodiment of the most daring and non-standard ideas.
Quality
Painted facades (MDF) with milling have their own advantages and disadvantages, but the workmanship deserves special attention. With its increase, the period of operation of such furniture increases. The quality is quite easy to determine on your own, you just have to take a closer look at the samples of the material. Check for defects and shortcomings is carried out in good natural light. These can be paint roughness, dents, punctures or bubbles.
Quality material should have a smooth, even surface. If any defects are found, you must refuse to purchase such an option, so as not to regret laterpurchase.
Good and bad sides
Painted MDF facades for the kitchen have many advantages, among which the following are worth noting:
- A wide range of decorative elements and a variety of shades.
- Easy removal of small flaws that appeared during operation.
- Panels are easy to maintain, as dyes, fumes and dirt are not absorbed into the surface. You can use a variety of detergents for washing.
- Excellent resistance to mildew, mold and microbial growth.
- Environmental safety. The material does not emit harmful substances even when heated and used for a long time.
Flaws:
- For many, the main disadvantage is the rather high price of painted facades (MDF).
- The surface covered with enamel is unstable to mechanical stress and requires careful handling. Carelessness or improper use may damage the top layer, which can neither be repaired nor replaced.
- There is a possibility of fading and discoloration due to exposure to sunlight.
Variants
Slabs can have absolutely any shade, so you can choose the desired type of furniture that will be in harmony with other elements of the room. It is also worth remembering the various coloring compositions that give original effects. When choosing facades, you canfind your favorite shade and make the kitchen multi-colored or monochromatic by composing a composition of matching colors of wall and floor elements.
Special attention deserves the cover with the name “chameleon”. This effect will not allow any kitchen facade to be monophonic. It is always revealed in different ways, depending on the available lighting and viewing side.
Glitter finish
Looks great options with pearl effect. Thanks to them, the kitchen acquires an attractive brilliance and sophistication. Facades painted (MDF) receive this effect after completion of production. An additional special coating is distributed on the painted boards, which has optically interesting characteristics. The resulting surface shimmers beautifully both in artificial light and in natural light. Also, buyers note the practicality of such a coating, for example, it does not leave traces of water drops.
The metallic effect is most common in modern kitchens. To obtain it, special components are mixed with the coloring composition. Such furniture sets attract attention and surprise potential buyers. If such options are not of interest, you can choose the usual matte or glossy finish. It is also worth remembering that some companies provide a screen printing service.
Painted facades (MDF), reviews of which are mostly positive, lend themselves to any processing methods. Propertiesplates allow you to give it the desired shape, for example, concave or, conversely, convex. Also often used are chamfering and milling.
Self-painting MDF
To apply paint and varnish material on the plates, a pneumatic spray gun is required, to which a compressor is connected to ensure the required pressure level. Polishing of the finished surface is carried out using a grinder.
In order for the facades painted (MDF), made by hand, to please the eye for as long as possible, it is necessary to use high-quality material. Milling work is carried out at the maximum speed of the tool, due to which the plane becomes completely smooth. The slabs become very brittle after preparation, so objects with sharp edges or heavy weights should not be placed on them to avoid deformation.
How to extend the service life
To increase the resistance to mechanical stress, the final layer is applied to the painted surface in the form of a varnish based on acrylic or polyurethane, due to this, painted facades (MDF) become less susceptible to wear and chemicals.
There are some recommendations that determine the proper operation of furniture made from this material:
- The backlight elements should be installed taking into account the maximum heating of the lighting device, while the distance between the product and the lamp should be at least 150-200 mm.
- On the surface, the maximum temperature of influence shouldbe no more than 110 degrees.
- It is forbidden to use alkaline compounds, acetone, acids, products containing solvents. For washing, only specially provided formulations should be used.
